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Bold promises fizzle out as British racing's leaders struggle to deliver on radical change

Bold promises fizzle out as British racing's leaders struggle to deliver on radical change

Dan Skelton's fast start a statement of intent with the jumps season soon starting to come to life

Dan Skelton's fast start a statement of intent with the jumps season soon starting to come to life

Former marketing chief blasts racing's leaders - and the sport would be wise to heed his advice

Former marketing chief blasts racing's leaders - and the sport would be wise to heed his advice

'Racing needs a little bit of skulduggery' - how the sport lost out when old-fashioned coups became harder to pull off

'Racing needs a little bit of skulduggery' - how the sport lost out when old-fashioned coups became harder to pull off

It's a desperate time for Welsh sports fans - so thank goodness for this golden age of jump jockeys

It's a desperate time for Welsh sports fans - so thank goodness for this golden age of jump jockeys

British racing will soon have a new BHA chief executive and chair – but the sport does not need a sugar daddy

British racing will soon have a new BHA chief executive and chair – but the sport does not need a sugar daddy

Lee Mottershead

Give more respect to the sprinters. Ratings say otherwise but the flying machines are still producing fireworks

Give more respect to the sprinters. Ratings say otherwise but the flying machines are still producing fireworks

Don't ditch classifieds - we need these types of races more than ever

Don't ditch classifieds - we need these types of races more than ever

This equine ambassador made my racecourse visit memorable - and more tracks should appoint their own

This equine ambassador made my racecourse visit memorable - and more tracks should appoint their own

When it comes to jockeys there's a world of difference between abuse and analysis and it's not a crime to be critical

When it comes to jockeys there's a world of difference between abuse and analysis and it's not a crime to be critical

Syndicates v sole owners: the conflict that racing cannot allow to grow

Syndicates v sole owners: the conflict that racing cannot allow to grow

Jonathan Harding

Rivalries, needle and a bit of madness: racing could learn a hell of a lot from the Olympics

Rivalries, needle and a bit of madness: racing could learn a hell of a lot from the Olympics

We're not making a big political statement with more women riders - it's just that they're very popular

We're not making a big political statement with more women riders - it's just that they're very popular

Ireland's investment in Olympic sports has paid rich dividends - but can we say the same for racing?

Ireland's investment in Olympic sports has paid rich dividends - but can we say the same for racing?

'The form couldn't have worked out better and he's the value' - Paul Kealy with three weekend selections

'The form couldn't have worked out better and he's the value' - Paul Kealy with three weekend selections

The aftermath of the Nassau has me confused - either Ryan Moore or Opera Singer was great but not both of them

The aftermath of the Nassau has me confused - either Ryan Moore or Opera Singer was great but not both of them

Poor prize-money is pushing Irish racing to the precipice - more than many people realise

Poor prize-money is pushing Irish racing to the precipice - more than many people realise

Betting is a good thing - and there should be nothing unfashionable or even shameful about saying so

Betting is a good thing - and there should be nothing unfashionable or even shameful about saying so

Why getting the breaks does not qualify as a great ride but having all bases covered from the start does

Why getting the breaks does not qualify as a great ride but having all bases covered from the start does

Few full-throated pledges from new minister as Lords debate covers racing's big issues

Few full-throated pledges from new minister as Lords debate covers racing's big issues

IHRB has put its neck on the line with Petrol Head decision - and it now has one big question to answer

IHRB has put its neck on the line with Petrol Head decision - and it now has one big question to answer

Agree with him or not, Aidan O’Brien is never less than interesting - and strong opinions are what racing needs from its stars

Agree with him or not, Aidan O’Brien is never less than interesting - and strong opinions are what racing needs from its stars

Lee Mottershead

Was Istabraq the only great champion Aidan O'Brien has ever trained? It's the question to separate a true anorak from the crowd

Was Istabraq the only great champion Aidan O'Brien has ever trained? It's the question to separate a true anorak from the crowd

Only one bet for me on the last day at Glorious Goodwood - and this will be very hard to stop

Only one bet for me on the last day at Glorious Goodwood - and this will be very hard to stop

Bold promises fizzle out as British racing's leaders struggle to deliver on radical change

Bold promises fizzle out as British racing's leaders struggle to deliver on radical change

Dan Skelton's fast start a statement of intent with the jumps season soon starting to come to life

Dan Skelton's fast start a statement of intent with the jumps season soon starting to come to life

Former marketing chief blasts racing's leaders - and the sport would be wise to heed his advice

Former marketing chief blasts racing's leaders - and the sport would be wise to heed his advice

'Racing needs a little bit of skulduggery' - how the sport lost out when old-fashioned coups became harder to pull off

'Racing needs a little bit of skulduggery' - how the sport lost out when old-fashioned coups became harder to pull off

It's a desperate time for Welsh sports fans - so thank goodness for this golden age of jump jockeys

It's a desperate time for Welsh sports fans - so thank goodness for this golden age of jump jockeys

British racing will soon have a new BHA chief executive and chair – but the sport does not need a sugar daddy

British racing will soon have a new BHA chief executive and chair – but the sport does not need a sugar daddy

Lee Mottershead

Give more respect to the sprinters. Ratings say otherwise but the flying machines are still producing fireworks

Give more respect to the sprinters. Ratings say otherwise but the flying machines are still producing fireworks

Don't ditch classifieds - we need these types of races more than ever

Don't ditch classifieds - we need these types of races more than ever

This equine ambassador made my racecourse visit memorable - and more tracks should appoint their own

This equine ambassador made my racecourse visit memorable - and more tracks should appoint their own

When it comes to jockeys there's a world of difference between abuse and analysis and it's not a crime to be critical

When it comes to jockeys there's a world of difference between abuse and analysis and it's not a crime to be critical

Syndicates v sole owners: the conflict that racing cannot allow to grow

Syndicates v sole owners: the conflict that racing cannot allow to grow

Jonathan Harding

Rivalries, needle and a bit of madness: racing could learn a hell of a lot from the Olympics

Rivalries, needle and a bit of madness: racing could learn a hell of a lot from the Olympics

We're not making a big political statement with more women riders - it's just that they're very popular

We're not making a big political statement with more women riders - it's just that they're very popular

Ireland's investment in Olympic sports has paid rich dividends - but can we say the same for racing?

Ireland's investment in Olympic sports has paid rich dividends - but can we say the same for racing?

'The form couldn't have worked out better and he's the value' - Paul Kealy with three weekend selections

'The form couldn't have worked out better and he's the value' - Paul Kealy with three weekend selections

The aftermath of the Nassau has me confused - either Ryan Moore or Opera Singer was great but not both of them

The aftermath of the Nassau has me confused - either Ryan Moore or Opera Singer was great but not both of them

Poor prize-money is pushing Irish racing to the precipice - more than many people realise

Poor prize-money is pushing Irish racing to the precipice - more than many people realise

Betting is a good thing - and there should be nothing unfashionable or even shameful about saying so

Betting is a good thing - and there should be nothing unfashionable or even shameful about saying so

Why getting the breaks does not qualify as a great ride but having all bases covered from the start does

Why getting the breaks does not qualify as a great ride but having all bases covered from the start does

Few full-throated pledges from new minister as Lords debate covers racing's big issues

Few full-throated pledges from new minister as Lords debate covers racing's big issues

IHRB has put its neck on the line with Petrol Head decision - and it now has one big question to answer

IHRB has put its neck on the line with Petrol Head decision - and it now has one big question to answer

Agree with him or not, Aidan O’Brien is never less than interesting - and strong opinions are what racing needs from its stars

Agree with him or not, Aidan O’Brien is never less than interesting - and strong opinions are what racing needs from its stars

Lee Mottershead

Was Istabraq the only great champion Aidan O'Brien has ever trained? It's the question to separate a true anorak from the crowd

Was Istabraq the only great champion Aidan O'Brien has ever trained? It's the question to separate a true anorak from the crowd

Only one bet for me on the last day at Glorious Goodwood - and this will be very hard to stop

Only one bet for me on the last day at Glorious Goodwood - and this will be very hard to stop

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